“THE BIRTH OF A NATION”
Cony of a Vetter received from the management during the splendid Auckland season, of “The Birth of a Nation : Tele. 2701. City District Schools' Committee. Secretary, Ernest Lilly. Auckland, N.Z., August Ist, 17. Albert L.' Grey, Efeq., General Manager “Birth of a Nation, ■Wellington. Sir,—l have been requested by the headmasters of the three city schools, under the jurisdiction, of this committee, to express to you . their appreciation admiration of the picture film, “The Birth of a- Nation.” On Friday afternoon last 700 children from the higher standards." taking advantage of your liberal, concession to schools, attended an afternoon production at the Lyric Theatre; ■ which- they enthusiastically enjoyed. . The headmasters unanimously agree that the play was most instructive from an educational and historical point of view—depicting the horrors of war in a most realistic way. The representation of the struggle between the Northern and Southern States was strikinglv true to history. The effect on the minds of the children of such a clean and inspiring picture was in every way uplifting. Wishing you every success. X have the honour to be. Sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) ERNEST LILLY. Member and Secretary. [Published by Arrangement.]
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9730, 4 August 1917, Page 9
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